Allied Gold partners with UAE investment fund, secures $500M for growth plans Ambrosia will buy half of Allied's gold mining assets in Mali, which include an 80% interest in the Sadiola mine. Staff Writer | February 25, 2025 | 8:39 am
First Quantum steps up campaign to reopen Panama copper mine The company has switched from a low-profile approach to engaging with Panamanians. Bloomberg News | February 25, 2025 | 7:56 am
EU promises support for steel sector as US trade tariffs loom President Trump has announced plans to introduce new 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the US. Reuters | February 25, 2025 | 7:44 am
Alcoa warns Trump’s aluminum tariff could cost 100,000 US jobs The tariffs alone would not be enough to entice Alcoa to restart some of its shuttered US facilities, its CEO said. Reuters | February 25, 2025 | 7:40 am
Botswana, De Beers sign overdue diamond deal As part of the deal, Botswana's share of diamonds from Debswana, a joint venture with De Beers, will rise from 25% to 50%. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 25, 2025 | 5:04 am
Fortuna Mining reports fatality at Séguéla gold mine The incident occurred while a contractor was refilling extinguishers and an explosion occurred during the procedure. Staff Writer | February 25, 2025 | 3:57 am
Putin outlines potential aluminum, rare earth deals with the US US President Donald Trump earlier said that "major economic development transactions with Russia" would take place. Reuters | February 24, 2025 | 3:42 pm
Fleet Space, billionaire-backed hydrogen startup Koloma partner on exploration Natural hydrogen has emerged as an increasingly viable source of renewable, zero-carbon energy. Staff Writer | February 24, 2025 | 3:25 pm
Ukraine, US closing in on deal over nation’s mineral resources The new draft has been almost agreed on and Ukraine is awaiting a reply from the US, Bloomberg sources say. Bloomberg News | February 24, 2025 | 2:22 pm